LAB%20SAFETY

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Lab Safety Contract

• One must be kept in binder at all times
• One must be signed by student and parent/guardian
  by September 10th
• NO CONTRACT --- NO LAB WORK!

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LETS PREVENT ACCIDENTS LIKE THIS BY FOLLOWING
THE SAFETY RULES!
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GENERAL GUIDELINES

• Be RESPONSIBLE BY
• following all written and verbal instructions
• asking if you dont understand
• never working alone
• observing good housekeeping practices
• not eating, drinking, or chewing gum
• knowing location of safety equipment

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EYE WASH STATION

• At the sink flush eyes/skin with water for 20
  minutes in case of chemical spill

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FIRE EXITS

• Exit out the classroom, down the closest stairs
  out to the back practice field. Go to where your
  first period teacher is standing and sign in with
  him/her.

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More General Rules...

• Wash hands and clean work area
• Do not enter unauthorized areas
• Handle live and preserved specimens humanely

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CLOTHING

• GOGGLES WILL BE WORN DURING ALL DESIGNATED LAB
  ACTIVITIES
• Proper attire required close-toed
• shoes, no baggy clothing, hair pulled
• back, etc.

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HANDLING CHEMICALS

• All chemicals in the lab are considered
  dangerous DO NOT INDULGE!
• Check labels
• Use care when transferring materials from one
  place to another in the room
• DO NOT REMOVE ANYTHING FROM THE LAB

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HANDLING GLASSWARE AND EQUIPMENT

• To minimize injury
• EXAMINE ALL GLASSWARE BEFORE USE
• Grasp the plug not the cord!
• Report all damaged equipment to the instructor

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HEATING SUBSTANCES

• Never leave a hot plate on unattended!
• TURN OFF when not in use!
• Let things COOL before handling

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ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES

• Report ALL accidents immediately

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IN CLOSING...

• If you have questions or need help PLEASE ASK!

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AND TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING TO YOU...

• FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES!